Do Something Good for your Relationship (and the World)

Do Something Good for your Relationship (and the World)

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eharmonyadvice is offline eharmonyadvice — Advice Official Moderator Post #1  March 26,2008, 8:43pm

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Now that you are nestled nicely into your relationship, have you ever considered taking on tasks outside yourselves? Something for the greater good? Uniting to accomplish something that’s completely selfless is the ultimate team-building experience. Not to mention you’re likely to meet people with similar interests and make memories for years to come.
 
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I started volunteering as an example to my teenagers. The world is so much about me and what's in it for me these days.Doing something positive in my community is a great gift to myself as well others.
 
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What a great idea. I've heard that you can't really know someone until you've fought with them. Perhaps seeing how a person works and gives of themselfis just as informitive, without all the hurt feelings, lol.
 
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I would add suggestions for the following:
Consider volunteering as a "Big Brother" or "Big Sister".
Consider volunteering at a local public school.  They are hard-pressed for delivery of service, and could use help in these economically difficult times.
Personally, I hope to experience some fulfillment in taking such actions.  Since I have great respect and love for children as our future, I'm certain that this will be a likely result.
 
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As anybody who has ever been on a week-long volunteer in mission/ Habitat for Humanity type-project will tell you, you will get to know people very, very well in that context. Not a bad idea for a couple, eh?

So far, the fiance's volunteering has mostly been at my church, but this has given him a nice opportunity to get to know some of the members there and vice versa. This isn't a bad idea either, because it can be enlightening to see your SO in different situations with different people.....and may lead you to see them in a different light.

My guy looks good to me in every light, I'm happy to report......
 
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I ride with a club to support our soldiers past, present, and future. Our soldiers are our friends, neighbors, relatives...they are a part of our community who have chosen to serve our country. I never want to see someone forgotten for that choice. Been dating someone who is interested in the group's mission. Maybe some day, we'll do that together. For now, one day at a time is fine.
 
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